LEADERSHIP GRANTS: I JUST WANT EVERYONE TO BE HEALTHY 1. The Foundation awarded 22 grants for individuals to participate in local Townsend Leadership Programs (TLP). Growth is such a huge part of what we stand for and what AJ valued. He often quipped, “I just want everyone to be healthy.” 2. An organizational…(Read More)
SCHOLARSHIPS: CARRYING OUT HIS LOVE FOR OTHERS TO EXPERIENCE FLYING Rocky Mountain College : 1. An AJ Blain Memorial Aviation Scholarship Fund was established. Beginning in 2020 and every year thereafter, an upper level aviation student will be awarded this scholarship, based on academic merit and need. What a way to carry out AJ’s love…(Read More)
JOIN US IN THE BEEF RAFFLE: NOVEMBER 5TH – DECEMBER 2ND AJ’s friends have generously donated proceeds from four, half beef packages to be raffled off! This is high quality, organic grass-fed Montana beef. “We wanted to do something, and it’s something AJ would do,” were the words I heard when approached…(Read More)
BEEF RAFFLEGRANTSLEADERSHIP GRANTSSCHOLARSHIPSJOHN JONES MEMORIAL Dear Family and Friends, What a year it has been. This pandemic has brought new meaning to AJ’s famous line: “So, what else?” In spite of the challenges we are each facing this year, AJ’s enduring line reminds us that there is always hope and possibility on the…(Read More)
In November, the AJ Blain Foundation hosted another successful Leadership Event through the sponsorship of the Blain family and the AJ Blain Foundation. The gathering of friends and family of AJ featured keynote speaker Destin Sandlin, a former-rocket engineer widely known for his educational video channel Smarter Every Day. His out-of-the-box…(Read More)
The AJ Blain Foundation awarded a total of 9 scholarships this year! Seven scholarships for individuals to attend local Townsend Leadership Programs.One scholarship for an individual to attend the Accelerated Relational Performance Leadership Program.One grant to Friendship House of Christian Service for students to tour the Billings Flying Service facility, in hopes that…(Read More)
The AJ Blain Foundation joins many of Dan Meyer’s friends and family in remembering his life and grieving his sudden loss, and we want to give a heartfelt thank you to everyone who has donated in his memory. A beloved uncle to AJ and fellow aviator for many years, Dan brought much joy to…(Read More)
This Spring brought a new gift of flight to the students at Rocky Mountain College in the form of two brand new airplanes, bought with the help of a donation from the AJ Blain Foundation. The AJ Blain Foundation’s vested interest in aviation reflects the passion AJ had for flying and continues to be…(Read More)
In November, the AJ Blain Foundation hosted another successful Leadership Event through the sponsorship of the Blain family and the AJ Blain Foundation. The gathering of friends and family of AJ featured keynote speaker Destin Sandlin, a former-rocket engineer widely known for his educational video channel Smarter Every Day. His out-of-the-box…(Read More)
Your prayers and generous support have kept AJ’s memory alive — and I couldn’t be more grateful! Your loving gifts to the AJ Blain Foundation have made it possible to open up the next strategic step in extending AJ’s legacy of helping other leaders discover what else is possible for their dreams. We…(Read More)